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Monday, April 25, 2011

Henry Morton Stanley and his kettle.

Henry Morton Stanley's
kettle or samovar

ENG: Yesterday I spent 3 hours listening to Mr. Valcke who told me a part of the story of his great grandfather Louis Valcke while working for Henry Morton Stanley in Congo in the 80ies of the 19th century. HM Stanley being very famous for his quote finding David Livingstone in 1871 with a "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?" but that was before going to Congo. I will soon write a summary of this talk and explain why Sir Henry Morton Stanley gave his kettle (in fact a samovar) to Louis Valcke. The story is inspiring and to me could be a base for a movie. The item is now in the hands of his great-grandson, who will auction it and a few other items on September the 6th in Brussels. Contact me if you want more info about the auction.